A doubles run set one team up for victory, while a familiar division two team triumped in pool.

ALL SMILES: Warni Rogues took out the Warrnambool Eight Ball Association division one grand final on Sunday. Picture: Vicky Hughson

FOR the Warni Rogues, winning the Warrnambool Eight Ball Association division one grand final hinged on a perfect run through the doubles.

They recovered from being down 7-5 against Rebel Whalers heading into doubles, winning all three of their matches to win 8-7.

“We were 7-5 down and all pulled together as a good team should,” Rogues captain Justin Allen said.

“We’re ecstatic. We’re going to celebrate in style.

“We had a really good season, (but) we had a few players having some pretty big issues outside of pool and we were the underdogs coming into the grand final.”

The final between the Warni Rogues and top team Rebel Whalers was back-and-forth all afternoon, before the inspired run through the doubles. With the Whalers needing just one more win to claim the premiership, the Rogues showed nerves of steel.